AR Blaster vs Vacuum Defense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Blaster
Defend your city from an alien invasion by shooting down UFOs with your blaster. Tap the screen to fire and prevent the invaders from landing to save Earth. Survive the onslaught and become the hero your world needs.
- Augmented reality gameplay
- Shoot down UFO invaders
- Tap-to-shoot controls
- Save your city from invasion
- Survival-based gameplay
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You have been transported into a world where your reality is filled with UFO invaders trying to take over your city! However, you have been supplied with a blaster that if you tap on the screen you can shoot down the UFOs before they land in order to save your home and the world. If even one UFO lands, the aliens will attack and it will be Game Over for you! Prevent the UFOs from landing to survive in this cruel world. Best of luck in saving Earth!
Vacuum Defense
Control a powerful pipe to collect ammunition and defend your base from waves of attacking enemies. Strategically choose and upgrade abilities to counter different foes and overcome challenging boss battles. Enjoy vibrant visuals and dynamic gameplay in this thrilling arcade experience.
- Dynamic pipe control gameplay
- Collect balls for ammo
- Strategic skill selection and upgrades
- Epic boss battles
- Vibrant visuals and animations
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Welcome to the thrilling world of "Vacuum Defense", where quick reflexes, smart strategies, and sharp thinking determine your success! Dive into this dynamic arcade game that will keep you hooked from the very first moment. Your mission is to control a powerful pipe, collect balls, fill up your ammo, and shoot down enemies attacking your base! Each level presents a new challenge. Waves of enemies are coming your way, and only your tactical choices and skill selection can save the day. Unlock and upgrade abilities to transform your pipe into an unstoppable weapon of destruction! Combine skills to counter different types of enemies, from swift and sneaky foes to gigantic and mighty bosses. Game Features: Dynamic Gameplay: Take control of the pipe, collect balls, and use them to defend your base. Strategic Skill Choices: Pick and upgrade the abilities that suit your playstyle to outsmart your enemies. Epic Boss Battles: Face challenging bosses that will test your skills and preparation. Upgrades and Progression: Power up your abilities to handle increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Vibrant Visuals: Enjoy colorful graphics and dynamic animations that make every battle a visual treat. Gather resources, plan your strategy, and prove that no enemy can breach your defenses! Can you defeat every wave, conquer the bosses, and emerge as the ultimate Ball Battle champion?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Vacuum Defense at Free against AR Blaster's $0.99. Vacuum Defense also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). AR Blaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Vacuum Defense is free to download; AR Blaster costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vacuum Defense holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Blaster has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AR Blaster ships an update every 5 days, Vacuum Defense every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR Blaster | Vacuum Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Virtual GS | Adilkhan Kokanov |
Customer experience
AR Blaster
Vacuum Defense
In-app purchases
AR Blaster
No in-app purchases
Vacuum Defense
No in-app purchases









